Taking a week off from the Internet

[Bustn Justin]

I have decided I should try not going online for a week (except for work purposes).

I find that I spend a lot of time online looking for people to talk to instead of getting things done or make progress treating my SA and depression.

I want to try using my free time to do other things like going out for coffee, playing video games, pay attention to movies, and exercise.

I am not planning on leaving the group. Just want to experience life without the internet.

 

[MikeyC]

I understand what you mean, man. Sometimes you need to take a break and explore other options in your life. It happens and it's cool. I hope your week is going to be great.

 

[Gaucho]

the internet had big influence in how i developed. for nearly everyone with SA internet can completely isolate you.

 

[Bustn Justin]

The internet allows me to connect to people from different places in the world and to find people who have similar interests as me.

When I was in high school I had no friends so I started going into chat rooms to find people to chat with.

the downside is that I do not go out and spend time with people and that it keeps me from doing things off of the computer.

I haven't been able to find another hobby for myself so by taking this time off it will help give me some ideas.

 

[user deleted]

Good luck Justin! Let me know what life on the other side is like.

 

[Bustn Justin]

Thanks for the support. I will be on back next Tuesday.

 

[Phoenixx]

Good luck!

 

[dottie]

GODSPEED!

*marks thread for later reference*